There are 4 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kayathar by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jntrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kadamburtrain 12693 / ...
5h 16m₹796–3,066Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kayatharbus redbusIndia_NON AC Seater / Sleeper 2+1 / ...
7h 46mDrive 198.5 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Kayatharcar 198.5 km
3h 19m₹2,219–3,205Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Kayathartaxi 198.5 km
3h 19m₹4,500–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Kayathar is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,100 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Kayathar is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Kayathar. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Kayathar via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Kayathar. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Kadambur via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Kayathar is 288 km. The road distance is 198.5 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kayathar without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Rameswaram to Kayathar, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Kayathar bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Kayathar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kayathar is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kayathar, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Kayathar via Madurai Jn and Kadambur in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Kayathar via Madurai in around 7h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Kadambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Kayathar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Kayathar bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Rameswaram to Kayathar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Kayathar is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Rameswaram to Kayathar.
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